Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Ten of Cups
A rainbow appears with cups overflowing. Everything is in perfect harmony. This happiness is built to last!
Keywords: harmony, family, community, belonging, joy, emotional fulfillment, lasting happiness, contentment, security, alignment, blessings, home
General Meaning: The Ten of Cups represents the pinnacle of emotional fulfillment and harmonious connection. It signifies a state of deep contentment and joy found within relationships, family, and community. This card speaks to lasting happiness, a sense of belonging, and the feeling of being truly aligned with loved ones and one's environment. It often indicates a time of celebrating shared joys, feeling secure in your emotional bonds, and experiencing a profound sense of peace and well-being that extends beyond the individual to encompass those around you.
Personal Interpretation: The Ten of Cups is a beautiful reminder of the profound joy that comes from genuine connection and shared happiness. It often appears when we are feeling deeply supported and loved by the people in our lives, and when there's a sense of harmony and understanding within our close circles.
Reversed Meaning: disruption of harmony and feelings of fulfillment, discord, alienation, disconnection, unresolved conflicts, broken promises, unattainable bliss
Affirmation: "I joyfully embrace harmonious connections and celebrate the love that surrounds me."
Symbolism: ten cups, rainbow, family, children
Imagery Notes: ten cups - harmony and abundance; rainbow - hope and prosperity; family - support and unconditional love; children - promise of future stability and joy
People: happy families
Places: happy homes
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Ten of Cups reminds us that true happiness often lies in the quality of our relationships and the sense of belonging we cultivate. It highlights the importance of nurturing our connections and celebrating the shared joys of life. While it often depicts traditional family structures, its essence lies in any group or bond that provides deep emotional support and a sense of shared happiness. It encourages us to appreciate the blessings of love, connection, and community in our lives.
What does "true happiness" in connection feel like to you, and what are you doing to cultivate those fulfilling bonds in your life?
